The lake bed in 3-D: deep basin, drop-offs and shoreline. Shape estimated, not for navigation. Spot 1 (point drop-off) is open for everyone; the other 5 come with LakeScope PRO. Full screen
Mitchell County Reservoir
Texas · about 890 acres (1.4 sq mi)
70°F water, calm this morning.
About Mitchell County Reservoir
In Texas, Mitchell County Reservoir covers about 890 acres.
It stretches about 1.9 miles end to end with roughly 6.1 miles of shoreline. Its surface is about 2,190 ft above sea level. Colorado City lies about 16 miles to the northeast. Midland, the nearest city, is about 59 miles west.
- Size
- About 890 acres (1.4 sq mi)
- Shoreline
- About 6.1 miles
- End to end
- About 1.9 miles
- Elevation
- About 2,190 ft
- County
- Mitchell County
The lake from above
Best fishing times
Friday Good
- 6:30 am – 8:45 amsunrise
- 4:00 pm – 5:15 pm bestsunset, moon overhead · wind 10 mph
Saturday Slow
- 6:30 am – 8:00 am bestsunrise · wind 10 mph
Based on sun and moon times and the wind forecast. A guide, not a promise. The app shows the whole week.
Fish to expect
Lakes like Mitchell County Reservoir in Texas usually hold largemouth bass, crappie, catfish and bluegill and sunfish. The state fish and wildlife agency lists what is stocked and the rules for this lake. At 70°F on the surface right now, here is how each one should behave.
- GoodLargemouth bass
Active early and late. Head to shade, docks and grass in midday.
- FairCrappie
Scattered after the spawn. Try docks and brush at mid depth.
- GoodCatfish
Active. Evenings and nights are best.
- GoodBluegill and sunfish
Active around docks and weeds.
From today's water temperature and the season. A guide, not a promise.
Fishing spots
- 1Point drop-off
The bottom falls away fast off this point; fish rest deep and move up the slope to feed.
- 2
- 3
- 4
- 5
- 6
5 more spots with LakeScope PRO: fish, depth band, water temperature, best time and bait for each.
Picked from the shape of the lake bed. A guide, not a promise.
Water temperature
At the surface, seen .
Water level
No daily level reading for this lake.
Weather and wind
Sunrise 7:12 am · sunset 5:44 pm · waxing crescent moon (lake time).
Towns and places to stay near Mitchell County Reservoir
- Colorado Cityabout 16 mi northeast
- Big Springabout 21 mi west
- Sterling Cityabout 29 mi south
- Midlandnearest city, about 59 mi west
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Questions about Mitchell County Reservoir
What fish are in Mitchell County Reservoir?
Lakes like Mitchell County Reservoir usually hold largemouth bass, crappie, catfish and bluegill and sunfish. Check the state fish and wildlife agency for stocking and limits.
How deep is Mitchell County Reservoir?
We have no published depth for this lake. The 3-D view gives an estimated shape of the bed: where the deep basin and the drop-offs are. Not for navigation.
How big is Mitchell County Reservoir?
About 890 acres, with about 6.1 miles of shoreline.
What town is near Mitchell County Reservoir?
Colorado City is about 16 miles northeast; Big Spring is about 21 miles west.
What is the water temperature at Mitchell County Reservoir today?
The surface was about 70°F on the latest clear reading. The page updates every day.
Mitchell County Reservoir on your phone
The whole week of bite times, lake alerts and the 3-D view, every morning.
